Glitchcore

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Glitchcore is a visual aesthetic where a normal image is edited and distorted to contain heavily saturated colours and flashing patterns. Glitchcore usually contains characters or artwork for cartoons/anime - in this way, Glitchcore is similar to aesthetics such as Mind Murder and Rainbowcore.

Visuals[]

Highly saturated colors
Black and white, but not gray
Pixels
Patterns such as waves, stripes, and checkers
Peace signs, hearts, starts, smiley faces, and other symbols
Anime/cartoon characters

Media[]

Television[]

Come and Learn with Pibby!
Problem Solverz
Smiling Friends - Spamtopia

Music[]

Glitchcore as a 2020s music genre is inspired by the dance music vibes of the mid to late 2000s and the sped-up aesthetics of early 2010s nightcore. The genre builds on the ethereal hip hop-like beats of mid-2010s such as Drain, integrating elements of hip hop and significant hyperpop influences. Characterized by its energetic, danceable bass and use of vocal chops to create a vibrant and surreal auditory landscape.

Other genres associated with the aesthetic include: